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No deaths or injuries were reported in the collapse at the First Congregational Church in downtown New London, which happened around 1:30 p.m., though a search was ongoing afterward, authorities said.
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In response to the collapse, Connecticut College evacuated their nearby dormitory Manwaring Hall. Subsequently it was found that the collapse of the church damaged the retaining wall of Manwaring Hall. [21] On the day of the collapse, the authorities in New London closed City Hall and a post office in an effort to prevent traffic near the site. [5]
The L'Ambiance Plaza collapse was one of the worst disasters in modern Connecticut history. L'Ambiance Plaza was a 16-story residential project under construction in Bridgeport, Connecticut, at the corner of Washington Avenue and Coleman Street. Its partially erect frame completely collapsed on April 23, 1987, killing 28 construction workers.
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The tower on the roof collapsed to street. Two persons were killed. [17] WMBD AM radio tower, Peoria, Illinois, US April 20, 2000: Thunderstorm winds Early morning thunderstorm wind event with estimated damage of $500,000 [18] WRMD-Tower, St. Petersburg, Florida, US April 25, 2000: Guyed steel lattice mast 198 Helicopter crash
A large section of a dock and construction equipment crashed into New Bedford Harbor after part of the dock collapsed Wednesday.